134 How to Connectorize Cables
Practice 450-1011-201
(2) Butt and strip the cable sheath approximately 221 mm (8 inches) from the cable
end to be terminated.
(3) Depending on the size of the cable (number of pairs) and the number of
connectors being terminated, organize the wires according to a suitable plan.
Split the wire binders and sort the pairs as required for each connector.
(4) Open the tool handle fully.
(5) Press on the left side of the locking latch until it snaps open, then press on the
right side to open the latch completely.
(6) Rotate both wire holders outward, then move the block holder down.
Figure 16-1
AMP CHAMP Portable Hand Tool Type MI-1
For Terminating 50-Pin Connectors
Locking
Hatch
Handle
Stop
Handle
Base Plate
Color Bar
Guide Assy
Thumbscrew
Connector
Support
Shear Plates
Comb
Cable
Clamp
Comb
Handle
Stop
Color Bar
Guide Assy
Handle
450-0500
(7) Ensure that the lettering at the ends of the color bar correspond to the type of
connector to be terminated. The letter M is for male connectors and the letter F
is for female connectors. If necessary, rotate the color bar guides 180
°
to obtain
the correct position of the color bar. The tool is now ready to receive the wires
and a connector.
(8) Open the cable clamp and place the cable on the cable block so that the
sheathing extends approximately 13 mm (1/2 inch) above the block. Hold the
cable in position and close the cable clamp.
(9) Loosen the torque screw by rotating it counterclockwise through several turns.
(10) Align the connector (male or female) with the front of the block holder. Make
sure the
low number positions are on the left and the high number positions are
on the right.
